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46 U.S.C. § 57308

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An obsolete vessel acquired under this chapter that is or becomes at least 25 years old may not be used for commercial operation. However, the vessel may be used—
  1. (1)during a period in which vessels may be requisitioned under chapter 563 of this title; or
  2. (2)except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, on trade routes serving only the foreign trade of the United States.